Webinar Keys to Unlocking Utility EV Strategies March 22, 2018 11:00 am PST/ 2:00 pm EST 60 Mins Register for Webinar Members Free Non-members $199 Register for Webinar Growing Our Grids With Greater EV Adoption In Mind 2017 was a monumental year for electric vehicles (EV’s). With nearly every initial penetration forecast eclipsed and lithium ion battery prices that continue to fall, EV’s will be increasingly competitive with internal combustion engines. Utilities need to prepare now for the major load changes to come with sound, practical strategies. Inspired by SEPA’s latest report, Utilities & Electric Vehicles: Evolving to unlock grid value, this webinar will provide information from utilities working on present and future-focused EV strategies and goals through new business models, novel approaches to customer engagement, and new programs and activities. Our expert from The City of Palo Alto will speak to their experience in planning for new demand from consumers and what activities they have taken to roll-out charging infrastructure as well as the City’s sustainability efforts and partnerships with the community. From Exelon, our expert will highlight the planning processes and regulatory aspects that impact Exelon’s ability to do work across their service territories. Finally, Florida Power & Light will discuss the value of EV suitability assessments, referencing an internal project completed in late 2017. 2018 Webinars Sponsor Register for Webinar Not a member? Learn more about the benefits of joining the SEPA community. View Membership Info Share Share on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedIn About the Speakers Erika Myers Executive Director at CharIN e.V North America, SEPA Myers has nearly 20 years of experience in the EV and clean energy sectors and currently serves as the Executive Director of CharIN North America. Myers guides the association’s activities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, engaging with members, industry, governments, and other stakeholders, and focusing on the use of open standards and interoperability linked linkfor public infrastructure investments. Previously Myers served as the Global e-Mobility Director for the World Resources Institute (WRI). Follow Erika Twitter LinkedIn Sonika Choudhary Resource Planner, City of Palo Alto Utilities Sonika Choudhary is a Resource Planner at the City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU), where she focuses on projects within the umbrella of distributed energy resources (DERs), including, transportation electrification, local solar, and incorporating DERs into electric supply and distribution planning. CPAU has been on the forefront of communitywide sustainability actions, with 100% carbon neutral electric supply, award winning solar program, and highest new electric vehicle market share in the nation. Sonika comes to CPAU from PG&E’s Grid Innovation and Energy Policy groups, where she performed research and analysis to inform PG&E’s climate and energy policy positions. Sonika holds B.S. in Electrical Power Engineering from IIT Delhi and M.S. in Sustainable Energy Systems from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Chris Budzynski Director, Utility Strategy, Exelon Corporation Chris Budzynski currently serves as Director, Utility Strategy for Exelon Utilities (EU) working directly with Exelon Corporation’s six operating utilities. Current responsibilities include leading the development of strategic growth initiatives. Prior to his current role, Chris held several management and leadership positions within the Constellation Energy/Exelon Treasury Organization including Assistant Treasurer at the parent companies and Treasurer of Baltimore Gas and Electric. Before working in the Treasury Organization, Chris joined Constellation Energy as a Director of Corporate Strategy where he was responsible for helping to develop the company’s overall strategy direction and supporting various aspects of M&A activity, including integration. Prior to joining Constellation Energy/ Exelon, Chris was Vice President, Utility and Power for Legg Mason in Baltimore. In this role, Chris was a sell-side equity analyst covering the electric, water and gas industries. Chris attended the Program Management Development (PMD) at Harvard Business School, which was designed to prepare functional managers and professional specialists for career transitions in leadership roles. Chris graduated from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Finance. Jason Gaschel Program Manager, Electric Vehicles, Florida Power & Light Company Jason Gaschel is the Electric Vehicle Program Manager at Florida Power and Light Company. He promotes the adoption of electric vehicles through customer outreach, education and pro-electric drive legislation. Prior to joining FPL, he developed alternative energy programming at Seminole State College of Florida that highlighted electric transportation. He is a former chairman of the Central Florida Clean Cities Coalition and holds a master’s degree in technical education from the University of Central Florida.